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Eurozone unemployment hits record 11.6 percent
31/10/2012 - EUROZONE

Eurozone unemployment hits record 11.6 percent

Unemployment in the eurozone hit a record high of 11.6 percent in September, official Eurostat figures revealed Wednesday, with more than 18 million people out of work. The new figures showed a rise of 146,000 unemployed over the previous month.
The World This Week - October 19th, 2012 (part 2)
19/10/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - October 19th, 2012 (part 2)

In the US presidential race, it’s neck-and-neck now that both sides have failed at demonizing the other candidate. Also, EU reform seen as liar’s poker (with the hope that no one calls bluff) and the Bollywood wedding that has captivated a nation.
The World This Week - October 19th, 2012
19/10/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - October 19th, 2012

In the US presidential race, it’s neck-and-neck now that both sides have failed at demonizing the other candidate. Also, EU reform seen as liar’s poker (with the hope that no one calls bluff) and the Bollywood wedding that has captivated a nation.
Spanish unions call for anti-austerity strike
19/10/2012 - Spain

Spanish unions call for anti-austerity strike

Spain's trade unions have called for a general strike on November 14, to protest the conservative government's austerity measures and workplace reforms. The strike falls on the same day as similar protests planned in Portugal and Greece.
EU strikes deal on single banking supervisor
19/10/2012 - EUROZONE

EU strikes deal on single banking supervisor

European Union leaders agreed early Friday to create a single supervisory body for banks across the eurozone, representing a shaky compromise between Germany and France, which have been tussling over how to shore up the bloc's banking sector.
EU leaders agree to greater banking oversight
19/10/2012 - EUROZONE

EU leaders agree to greater banking oversight

EU leaders at a Brussels summit agreed Thursday to create a single mechanism for overseeing eurozone banks that will be rolled out during 2013, according to diplomats. France and Germany had been at odds over the issue leading up to the meeting.
France, Germany clash threatens EU summit
18/10/2012 - EUROZONE

France, Germany clash threatens EU summit

European Union leaders arrived in Brussels on Thursday for talks on how to support the bloc’s struggling banking industry, with France and Germany already making it clear that they disagree on any proposed reforms.
'China a punching bag in US debate'
18/10/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'China a punching bag in US debate'

INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPERS, Thursday 18 October: Two newspapers, two drawings, one theme - British cartoonists turn their pens to the US presidential debate; meanwhile, China Daily accuses Barack Obama and Mitt Romney of "China-bashing"; and the French president gives his first ever interview to a British newspaper.
'Austerity is killing me'
18/10/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Austerity is killing me'

FRENCH NEWSPAPERS, Thursday 18 October: "The worst is over", according to the French President in an interview to Le Monde about the eurozone crisis, ahead of an EU summit in Brussels; Le Figaro looks the discord between the French and German leaders; and in order to look at the real impact of austerity, Libération heads to Portugal, to meet the Mendes family.
Eurozone 'very near' to end of crisis, says Hollande
18/10/2012 - EUROZONE

Eurozone 'very near' to end of crisis, says Hollande

French President François Hollande told European newspapers on Wednesday that the end of the eurozone crisis was “very near” but stressed that decisions on Greece made by EU leaders in June must be implemented "as soon as possible".
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